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Old May 14, 2008, 09:34 AM
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In English we usually say can't see the forest for the trees, but I like your
choice. In English, it sounds whimsical, but it makes sense
Poli, the spanish equivalent is "Las ramas no te dejan ver el bosque", meaning litle things doesn't allow you to see the whole thing.

"Si de noche lloras por no ver el sol, las lágrimas te impedirán ver las estrellas"
Means that if you're crying for something (for example a broken heart), your self-pity doesn't allow you to go on (or find a new love)

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Old May 14, 2008, 09:43 AM
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Yes, prosaicly you could say, if you focus on one thing you may become
blind to other things, or you may miss the bigger picture
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Old May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM
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